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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
Pop-Up Library
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Outreach
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An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home, or school that is not accessible to the public.
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Reservation
Meeting Room B
May
20
2026
Wed
French Conversation and Cultural Group
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Purpose of Room Use
French Cultural and Conversation Group. All are welcome to come practice and use your French. Discussions in French are very expansive and include culture, language, cuisine, travel and local events.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
Youth,
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years)
Storytime Room
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Play & Learn Storytime
10:15am–11:15am
Storytime Room
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning,
Storytimes
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Join Miss Taylor for a special Play & Learn Storytime! Each storytime will feature books and songs as well as play time at the end.
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This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Room
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Let's Pretend Day
10:30am–11:30am
Program Room
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Storytimes
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Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Conference Room B
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Socrates Cafe
10:30am–11:30am
Conference Room B
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Conference Room B
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Discussion Groups,
Lifelong Learning
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The Socrates Cafe is a discussion group in which everyone is welcome! Feel free to join in and propose topics that interest you. We vote on the topic and then take turns offering viewpoints and questions.
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This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Creation Station
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab
10:30am–12:00pm
Creation Station
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Technology Instruction
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Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with sewing machine experience.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Youth,
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
All Ages
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Health in Motion: Sarasota Health Department
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Age Group:
Youth,
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
All Ages
Program Type:
Healthy Living
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The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment needed.
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This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Veranda Room
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Storytime
11:15am–11:45am
Veranda Room
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Veranda Room
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Storytimes
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Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Program Room
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
May
20
2026
Wed
A Matter of Balance #5
2:00pm–3:30pm
Program Room
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Healthy Living,
Lectures
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A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. Participants will learn:
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This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Meeting Room A
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Lecture | Dame Helen Mirren: A Queen in her own right
2:00pm–3:00pm
Meeting Room A
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Cultural Life,
Lectures,
Lifelong Learning
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Dame Helen Mirren - an international icon known for her extraordinary range - began her career with the Royal Shakespeare Company at 18 and has since appeared in more than 125 films and television productions.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Veranda Room
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Meditation and Guided Imagery
3:00pm–4:30pm
Veranda Room
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Veranda Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Healthy Living
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Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Meeting Room B
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Read with the Dogs
4:00pm–5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
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Children are invited for a special opportunity to share a story with a furry friend! Take advantage of this no-pressure, judgment-free zone to practice reading with a certified therapy dog. Space is limited. First come, first seated.
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This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Creation Station
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Craft Club: DIY Rubber Band Bracelets
4:30pm–5:30pm
Creation Station
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station
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Make awesome jewlery with a favorite household item! For tweens and teens.
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This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Beginning Yoga for Teens
4:30pm–5:30pm
Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Healthy Living,
Lifelong Learning
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Unwind and get fit with this beginner-friendly guided yoga class for teens and tweens! Join us for an hour-long lesson and learn basic yoga and breathing exercises that can be used in your everyday life. Registration required.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Learning Lab
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Teen Craft Zone: Clay Cat Phone Holders
5:00pm–6:30pm
Learning Lab
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Learning Lab
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Lifelong Learning
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Artist Shelly Augsbury will demonstrate teens in sculpting and painting their own kitty cat phone holders made entirely from air-dry clay! Registration required. For ages 12-18.
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This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
Families,
All Ages
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Time Sifters Archaeological Lecture Series
5:45pm–7:15pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
Families,
All Ages
Program Type:
Archaeology,
History & Culture,
Lectures,
Lifelong Learning
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Youth Activity Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Youth Activity Room
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This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Families
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Creation Station,
Games
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Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.
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